Annals of Family Medicine

The leading peer-reviewed journal for research in #PrimaryCare, with a 5-year impact factor of 5.1. Always #OpenAccess, no fees to publish.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲/𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰!

📽️ Dive into our video preview for a first look at the latest issue and new research in #PrimaryCare.

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Why it matters: These four trials aim to develop and test primary care practice- and health system–level interventions to promote comprehensive survivorship care for adult cancer survivors during and/or after treatment.

Special Report: https://t.co/u9TEtISld0

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Despite more than 60% of cancer survivors seeing #PrimaryCare clinicians, this care does not always include the full range of services people need during and after cancer (survivorship care).

Special Report: https://t.co/CUMsawnvXF

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This special report describes the Primary Care Engaged Research for Cancer Survivorship Care (PERCS) initiative, a National Cancer Institute–funded umbrella of four system-level randomized controlled trials designed to improve how #PrimaryCare clinicians deliver survivorship care to the more than 18 million cancer survivors in the US.

Special Report: https://t.co/u9TEtISld0

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Those in the prayer group reported greater pain relief immediately and at two weeks, and greater anxiety relief immediately and at both two and six weeks. #FamilyMedicine

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In a randomized trial of family medicine patients with pain or anxiety, five minutes of in-person intercessory prayer led to greater and sustained symptom improvement versus a music control.

Read original research article here: https://t.co/yCk9YVwUEg

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Learn more about this original research study: https://t.co/wDMhjai0Br

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A new study shows family physician indirect patient care activities per patient contact have increased substantially in Canada between 2011 and 2021.

Referral rates per patient contact increased by 57% and laboratory test rates by 29% compared to 2011.

Suggesting a significant increase in administrative workload and growing demand and expectations for family physicians.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲/𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥���� 𝐧𝐨𝐰!

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Prefer audio? Listen here: https://t.co/DS3M7XQVf8

Dive deeper with the featured research:
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🎧 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪: Episode 13 of the 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 featuring Dr. Teal Benevides & Dr. Michael McKee.

Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or cerebral palsy experience fall-related injuries at rates typically seen in much older adults.

Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel:
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In this episode, Dr. Teal Benevides and Dr. Michael McKee (@deafmd1) discuss their new research brief analyzing 35.8+ million emergency department visits across 21 states and what it reveals about fall risk, prevention, and care gaps in #PrimaryCare

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This essay reflects how deep patient relationships and local knowledge can reveal what others might miss. A teen’s recurring, nonspecific symptoms initially pointed to a routine viral illness but ultimately led to a rare tick-borne diagnosis. It underscores how attentive listening remains a critical tool in uncovering hidden patterns in care.

Full essay: https://t.co/ghNIMBVN11

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Researchers in the Netherlands analyzed routine general practitioner (GP) records from 2018 to 2022 to explore blood thinner use and related outcomes among people with cancer.

Read the full study & results:
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Among 2,860 patients receiving palliative care, one-third remained on blood thinners in their final weeks of life. Bleeding events were common, while new clotting events were rare providing important insight for end-of-life care decisions.
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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, take time to explore a new episode of the Annals of Family Medicine podcast. 🎧

Episode #12 feat. Dr. Seth Hunter and Chaplain Dustin Hite discuss innovative team-based care for opioid use disorder, highlighting how chaplaincy can address emotional and existential needs alongside medical treatment.

📺Watch: https://t.co/ur2Ra0gNAs

Listen: https://t.co/fc9T3ZoxaW

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Annals of Family Medicine continues to provide research articles in multiple languages. The authors of the study entitled, "Continuity of Primary Care in Community Health Centers" have provided translated abstracts.

Read the full study here: https://t.co/bo3p7e2kvt

Abstracts available in عربي (Arabic), Deutsch (German), Español (Spanish), Francais (French), नहीं (Hindi), Indonesian, 中國人 (Chinese), 日本語 (Japanese), and Portugues (Portuguese).

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Our most recent issue features a study by McGrath BM, Gold R, Donovan J, et al. on how social risk–informed decision support may improve blood pressure control in #PrimaryCare

Share your perspective through our eLetters forum and be part of the conversation. Join the 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 where students, trainees, residents, and interns are invited to explore new research, discuss key issues in #PrimaryCare, and connect insights to real-world practice.

Read the study: https://t.co/10q09U5LpF

Submit an eLetter: https://t.co/h6rSiTlv1w

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An academic physician father shares his experience of two "Dad Days" weekly, over one year, reflecting on how partial parental leave and flexible, supportive policies can strengthen families, advance equity, and help retain talent.

Full article here:
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The @aafp is driving key changes to the National Resident Matching Program through its Residency Selection Improvement Initiative, aiming to improve transparency, streamline interviews, and better align applicants and programs ahead of the 2027 Match.

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